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T240 ATD

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,507 mi
Last recorded161,507 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 ATD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 161,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 161,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 161,476 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills and jacking points corroded

n/s/f windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 158,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 154,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 154,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 140,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pipes corroding in places

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

slight play in both rear hub bushes

slight play in idler

slight wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 140,414 miles

brake pipes corroding in places

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

slight play in both rear hub bushes

slight play in idler

slight wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 126,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 110,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 110,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,273 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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T240 ATD is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T240 ATD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T240 ATD registered?

T240 ATD is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T240 ATD safe to buy?

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